Philadelphia: Old City Walking Tour
4.8
(131)
🕑 1h 30m
Free cancellation
There’s so much history to uncover in Philadelphia that it can be tricky to know where to start when you’ve only got time for a short tour. Thankfully, this guided walking tour is designed for those tight on time, but still offers you the chance to see some of the city’s most popular sights, including the Liberty Bell and the hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Languages:
English
📍434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
🏢Operated by WeVenture
Highlights
- ✓Your guide will happily offer recommendations for the rest of your trip
- ✓Snap photos of a preserved 18th-century street
- ✓The chance to socialize with like-minded travelers
- ✓A walking tour helps you spot details you’d otherwise miss
What you'll see & do
- ✓The building which saw the birth of the United States of America. It was here that our Congress declared independence from the British Empire in 1776, and it was here that our founders created the US Constitution in 1787. Liberty Bell (pass by): America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
- ✓America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
- ✓Under a non-descript tombstone lies one of America’s most important citizens. Benjamin Franklin was an influential printer, politician, scientist and philanthropist, and your guide will tell you all about this amazing man from next to his resting place.
- ✓The largest mint in the world, the US Mint in Philadelphia produces most of America’s circulating coins. Remember: a penny saved is a penny earned!
- ✓It is believed that the famed upholsterer Betsy Ross lived here when she created the first American Flag. Learn about this incredible story from outside of her charming 18th-century home.
- ✓Learn about the unique Christian community that was the predominant religion of early Philadelphia while visiting the courtyard of the largest Quaker meetinghouse in the area.
- ✓Stroll down one of the most charming streets in America, lined with quaint homes from the 1700’s. Elfreth’s Alley is known as the oldest continuously residential street of the former 13 British Colonies, and is the place you want to visit to see what Philadelphia looked like in the 18th Century.
What's included
- ✓Fascinating stories of America's most historically significant city
- ✓An unforgettable journey through the historic heart of Old City Philadelphia
- ✓A donation to a local non-profit historic organization
- ✓Local, English-speaking guide.
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Additional food and drink.
- ✓Souvenirs or personal shopping.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 27.00
Philadelphia: Old City Walking Tour
4.8
(131)
🕑 1h 30m
Free cancellation
There’s so much history to uncover in Philadelphia that it can be tricky to know where to start when you’ve only got time for a short tour. Thankfully, this guided walking tour is designed for those tight on time, but still offers you the chance to see some of the city’s most popular sights, including the Liberty Bell and the hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Languages:
English
📍434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
🏢Operated by WeVenture
Highlights
- ✓Your guide will happily offer recommendations for the rest of your trip
- ✓Snap photos of a preserved 18th-century street
- ✓The chance to socialize with like-minded travelers
- ✓A walking tour helps you spot details you’d otherwise miss
What you'll see & do
- ✓The building which saw the birth of the United States of America. It was here that our Congress declared independence from the British Empire in 1776, and it was here that our founders created the US Constitution in 1787. Liberty Bell (pass by): America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
- ✓America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
- ✓Under a non-descript tombstone lies one of America’s most important citizens. Benjamin Franklin was an influential printer, politician, scientist and philanthropist, and your guide will tell you all about this amazing man from next to his resting place.
- ✓The largest mint in the world, the US Mint in Philadelphia produces most of America’s circulating coins. Remember: a penny saved is a penny earned!
- ✓It is believed that the famed upholsterer Betsy Ross lived here when she created the first American Flag. Learn about this incredible story from outside of her charming 18th-century home.
- ✓Learn about the unique Christian community that was the predominant religion of early Philadelphia while visiting the courtyard of the largest Quaker meetinghouse in the area.
- ✓Stroll down one of the most charming streets in America, lined with quaint homes from the 1700’s. Elfreth’s Alley is known as the oldest continuously residential street of the former 13 British Colonies, and is the place you want to visit to see what Philadelphia looked like in the 18th Century.
What's included
- ✓Fascinating stories of America's most historically significant city
- ✓An unforgettable journey through the historic heart of Old City Philadelphia
- ✓A donation to a local non-profit historic organization
- ✓Local, English-speaking guide.
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Additional food and drink.
- ✓Souvenirs or personal shopping.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 27.00